NASCAR at Kentucky Speedway: Fans’ guide to the Quaker State 400

Kasey Kahne drove past the grandstand on a test run at Kentucky Speedway last month. Several of the most prominent drivers on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit tested the newly paved surface for the first time. Charles Bertramcbertram@herald-leader.com

Kasey Kahne drove past the grandstand on a test run at Kentucky Speedway last month. Several of the most prominent drivers on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit tested the newly paved surface for the first time. Charles Bertramcbertram@herald-leader.com

Kentucky Speedway facts

Location: Sparta (Gallatin County)

Area: The speedway covers 1,000 acres.

Track dimensions: 1.5-mile tri-oval with 17-degree banking in turns 1 and 2, along with 14-degree banking in turns 3 and 4. The 1,600-foot backstretch is 57 feet wide and includes a 12-foot apron.

COOLER POLICY

Fans may bring one 14-inch cooler and one carry-in item (i.e. backpack or purse) into the speedway. Coolers may contain unopened plastic bottles or aluminum cans (water or soft drinks) and food. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers are allowed. All coolers and carry-in items will be inspected at the gates.